Lao Chải, Vietnam

Full City Profile

2,324 Population 85/sq mi density

3,832 ft Elevation 1,168 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Lao Chải enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,832 ft (1,168 m)
Area	27.5 sq mi (71.1 km²)
Population Density	85/sq mi
Coordinates	22.3138°N, 103.8684°W
Timezone	Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.2"

116% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 17.24"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 24, 1995	73 km SSW of Gejiu, China	M5.2	109 km
Aug 13, 2005	32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China	M4.8	148 km
Jul 19, 2014	19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam	M4.6	92 km
Mar 29, 1993	53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.6	94 km
May 4, 2016	20 km ESE of Gejiu, China	M4.5	123 km
Jun 16, 2020	100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.5	132 km
Feb 24, 2016	55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam	M4.5	57 km
Apr 12, 2002	94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.5	126 km
May 4, 2016	19 km SE of Gejiu, China	M4.5	120 km
Mar 4, 2001	10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.5	143 km
May 16, 2025	27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam	M4.5	101 km
Oct 6, 1991	33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam	M4.5	110 km
Nov 9, 1995	76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.4	121 km
Mar 30, 1993	55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.4	95 km
Apr 2, 2001	74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam	M4.4	76 km
Nov 28, 2001	82 km W of Sa Pa, Vietnam	M4.3	85 km
Jan 7, 2018	36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.3	116 km
Nov 13, 1996	100 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.3	114 km
Aug 7, 1992	40 km SW of Wenshan City, China	M4.3	94 km
Jul 12, 2020	87 km SW of Gejiu, China	M4.3	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Yagi	Category 2	239 km
2014	Kalmaegi	Category 1	280 km
1997	Zita	Category 1	262 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
March	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
April	64°F (18°C)	5.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	9.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	11.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	17.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	16.5 in
September	67°F (20°C)	10.4 in
October	63°F (17°C)	5.0 in
November	57°F (14°C)	0.7 in
December	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Lao Chải has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 50°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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